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Mile-High Meatless Lasagna Pie
By mamapig
Preheat oven to 375° F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions
- 4 dried lasagna noodles
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots (3 medium)
- 2 cup finely chopped zucchini (1 medium)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces)
- 2 6 oz. pkg prewashed baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 15 oz. carton ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 26 oz. jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (2-1/2 cups)
- 2 cup shredded Italian Fontina or mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
- Rosemary sprigs (option
Perfect Old-fashioned Macaroni & Cheese
By mamapig
1. In medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb elbow macaroni, slightly undercooked, well-drained
- White pepper to taste
Whipped Cream Frosting
By mamapig
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl to soften
- 1/2 tsp. gelatin powder
- 2 Tbsp. cold water
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Homemade Marshmallows
By mamapig
Soften gelatin in 3/4 cup of water and set aside
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (2 Tbsp)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla or other flavoring
- 1/2 powdered sugar
Greek Zucchini Salad with Crumbled Feta
By mamapig
Fresh mint, feta cheese and zucchini are a favorite summer salad combination in small tavernas throughout the Greek...
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced (ab 1 tsp.)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 med zucchini, peeled into thin ribbons (ab 4 cups)
- 1 med sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, thinly sliced (ab 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (ab 1/4 cup)
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Roasted Green Beans
By mamapig
Preheat oven to 450° Combine all ingredients on a jelly roll pan
- 1 1/4 lb trimmed green beans
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
By mamapig
Toss the mushrooms in the oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, arrange in a single lay
- 2 lb mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Cheryl's Tater Tot Casserole
By mamapig
Brown hamburger, drain. Mix soups with milk and vegetables, and add to hamburger mixture Put in 13 x 9 pan and the...
- 1 lb ground round
- 1 pkg dry onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables (10 oz. or so)
- Frozen tater tots
Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By mamapig
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine banana, butter, sugars and vanilla in a large bowl
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (ab 1 med banana)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 lg egg
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup raisins
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce
By mamapig
Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (ab 1 pound), trimmed of fat
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 lg shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 14 oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped chives, (ab 1 bunch)